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The Alabama RBA

January 2002

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Previous RBA Page : Alabama RBA for December, 2001

Next RBA Page: Alabama RBA for February, 2002

Please send records with appropriate details to: Greg D. Jackson, 2220 Baneberry Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244.

The following may be called for information: on birding in Alabama, Greg Jackson at 205/987-2855; about the Alabama Ornithological Society, Charles Kennedy at 334/382-2680; about the Birmingham Audubon Society, Ann Miller at 205/879-7709; about the Shoals Audubon Society in n.w. Alabama, Bill Rogers at 256/766-5738; about the Tennessee Valley Audubon Society in Huntsville, Ruby Norman at 256/773-4369; about the Coastal Birding Association, Venetia Friend at 334/928-4437.

RBA

*Alabama *Statewide *January 30, 2002 *ALST0201.30

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Parasitic Jaeger LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (two locations) Western Kingbird SPRAGUE'S PIPIT Buff-bellied Hummingbird (FL panhandle) Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow (FL panhandle)

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White-winged Scoter Great Black-backed Gull BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD (+ new location) BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER Black-headed Grosbeak

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Please note: Species CAPITALIZED above are on the Alabama Bird Records Committee review list. Check the AOS website (address below - look in Alabama Bird Record Committee section) for forms and suggestions on how to submit your sightings of these species to the state database. Please send observations with appropriate details to:

Greg D. Jackson 2220 Baneberry Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244 greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net Fax: 205/987-5167

Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/ Alabama RBA archives: rba.htm

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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Date: January 30, 2002 Number: 205/661-2220 Compiler: Steve W. McConnell Email: swmavocet@aol.com

NOTE: Where possible, DeLorme Alabama Atlas coordinates [DeAL xx-xx]are provided following each site description. Page references to the AOS Birder's Guide to Alabama [BGtA p. xx] will also be included for birding locations sites described therein. See the AOS website for information on how to obtain this bird finding guide.

Alabama Rare Bird Report -- Wednesday, January 30, 2002.

Alabama's first BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD continues its winter visit to Mobile. This male bird is being seen at the Coker residence located at 259 West Mount Island Drive. The directions are: from I-65 take exit #3 and follow Airport Road east. In around 1.5 miles, turn left (north) at a traffic signal onto West Mount Island Drive. The house is the 2nd on the right with the landscaped yard and small hummingbird feeders. As a matter of courtesy you may call prior to your visit (251/473-5697) but this is not necessary to try for the bird. You may park in the small circular driveway out front - do not block the main driveway. Feedback on this bird would be much appreciated. [DeAL 62-D3]

Both CALLIOPE and BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRDS continue to be seen near the coast. A Calliope has been at the Thompson home (9526 Mosley Road, Fairhope; phone 251/928-6913). [DeAL 63-F6] The Broad-tailed and another Calliope have been in the yard of Jim Dickerson (10537 County Road 99 South, Lillian; phone 251/961-3000). Multiple Rufous Hummingbirds have also been present here. [DeAL 63-H10] Please call prior to visiting these locations.

A juvenile PARASITIC JAEGER was enjoyed for several minutes 1/29 off Mobile Point at Fort Morgan. A WESTERN KINGBIRD was reported last weekend near the fort area. [DeAL 64-B4][BGtA p. 22]

2-3 SPRAGUE'S PIPITS were seen last weekend at the Woerner Turf farm in Baldwin County where the species has been present since November. To reach this site, from AL 59 south of Foley, follow County 12 west to around 1.5 miles past its intersection with County 65 (4-way stop). Turn right onto a dirt road (opposite Roy Waters Road) and go a few hundred yards to a yellow wooden post. Park off the road here. Check the patch of longer grass on the left about a 100 yards away. PLEASE NOTE: THE SOD FARM MANAGER HAS GIVEN PERMISSION FOR BIRDERS TO VISIT AND WALK ON THIS AREA. IF YOU INTEND TO WIDEN YOUR SEARCH TO OTHER PROMISING HABITAT ON THIS PRIVATE PROPERTY, BE SURE TO CHECK-IN AT THE WOERNER SOD FARM OFFICE AND GAIN PERMISSION BEFORE DOING SO. THE OFFICE IS LOCATED JUST PAST THE TURNOFF FROM COUNTY 12. [DeAL 63-H7]

A female BLACK-HEADED GROSBEAK continues to winter in west Mobile. The bird is a regular visitor to feeders at the Culberson home. The address is 115 Hilltop Court located just north of Old Shell Road and east of University Boulevard. Call 251/344-7250 to arrange a visit. [DeAL 62-D3]

The last positive report I have of the female BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER in Montrose was on 1/18, however, the bird may still be in the area. If you would like to try for this infrequently seen rarity, please call Venetia Friend at 251/928-4437 for directions and further information. [DeAL 62-E5]

A WHITE-WINGED SCOTER continued 1/27 at Guntersville near the AL 69 causeway. Look south of the causeway in Browns Creek, especially towards the west end near a large parking area and public boat ramp. That same day both GREAT BLACK-BACKED and LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS were noted on the marina pilings behind the Harbor House Restaurant (just south of the US 431 bridge). [DeAL 25-A10 & 26-A1][BGtA p. 259]

An adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was seen 1/28 above Wilson Dam near Florence. [DeAL 17-C7][BGtA p. 213]

Far west of its normal range, a SALTMARSH SHARP-TAILED SPARROW was discovered 1/25 near Navarre, Florida. To reach the site from US 98, travel south on FL 399 over the Navarre Bridge to Santa Rosa Island. In about 0.2 miles, the main road turns right but you want to turn left (east). In about 0.25 miles this road ends. Walk into the grassy area straight ahead to search for the sparrow. While in the area, you might also want to also try for the BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD present for some time at the Duncan home located at 614 Fairpoint Drive in Gulf Breeze. Call 850/932-4792 prior to your visit.

The following may be called for information: Birding in Alabama: Greg Jackson (205/987-2855) Alabama Ornithological Society: Allen Tubbs (251/345-1012) Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitation Center hotline: (205/320-6189)

Please leave messages about new birds and feedback on reported species after the tone. Sighting information, and requests for regular email transcripts, can be submitted by email to: swmavocet@aol.com

Thank you.

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RBA

*Alabama *Statewide *January 23, 2002 *ALST0201.23

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Surf Scoter Great Black-backed Gull

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Pacific Loon Fulvous Whistling-Duck Ross's Goose White-winged Scoter Sandhill Crane BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER Black-headed Grosbeak

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Greg D. Jackson 2220 Baneberry Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244 greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net Fax: 205/987-5167

Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/ Alabama RBA archives: rba.htm

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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Date: January 23, 2002 Number: 205/661-2220 Compiler: Steve W. McConnell Email: swmavocet@aol.com

Alabama Rare Bird Report -- Wednesday, January 23, 2002.

Alabama's first BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD continued to be seen through at least 1/21 in Mobile. This male bird is being seen at the Coker residence located at 259 West Mount Island Drive. The directions are: from I-65 take exit #3 and follow Airport Road east. In around 1.5 miles, turn left (north) at a traffic signal onto West Mount Island Drive. The house is the 2nd on the right with the landscaped yard and small hummingbird feeders. As a matter of courtesy you may call prior to your visit (251/473-5697) but this is not necessary to try for the bird. You may park in the small circular driveway out front - do not block the main driveway. Feedback on this bird would be much appreciated. [DeAL 62-D3]

Both CALLIOPE and BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRDS continue to be seen near the coast. The Calliope has been at the Thompson home (9526 Mosley Road, Fairhope; phone 251/928-6913). [DeAL 63-F6] The Broad-tailed has been in the yard of Jim Dickerson (10537 County Road 99 South, Lillian; phone 251/961-3000). Multiple Rufous Hummingbirds have also been present here. [DeAL 63-H10] Please call prior to visiting these locations.

A female BLACK-HEADED GROSBEAK has been present for about a month in west Mobile. The bird is a regular visitor to feeders at the Culberson home. The address is 115 Hilltop Court located just north of Old Shell Road and east of University Boulevard. Call 251/344-7250 to arrange a visit. [DeAL 62-D3]

Sightings of the female BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER continued through at least 1/18 at Venetia Friend's home in Montrose. A long wait and a bit of luck may be required to see this infrequent visitor. If you would like to try, please call Venetia at 251/928-4437 for directions and further information. [DeAL 62-E5]

A WHITE-WINGED SCOTER was relocated again 1/20 at Guntersville near the AL 69 causeway. Look south of the causeway in Browns Creek, especially towards the west end near a large parking area and public boat ramp. Two SURF SCOTERS were discovered 1/20 near the south end of Browns Creek just offshore from the Sunset Drive water treatment plant. Two cooperative PACIFIC LOONS were seen again 1/20 with many Common Loons just northeast from the cliff and Kiwanis Pier area adjacent to Lurleen Wallace Drive. A FULVOUS WHISTLING-DUCK has been present recently in a marshy area just east of town and was seen again 1/20. To reach the location, follow AL 227 east from its intersection with US 431and just beyond the RR tracks turn right onto Simms Street. The turn is before you reach the pump house and open water. The cattail marsh parallels Simms Street on the left. The duck apparently associates with Mallards. A first winter GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was seen 1/21 flying over Ridgefield subdivision in south Guntersville. This (or another) Great Black-backed was reported 1/20 near the islands just west of the US431 bridge. The marina pilings behind the Harbor House Restaurant (just south of the US 431 bridge) may be a good place to check for this and other unusual gulls. [DeAL 25-A10 & 26-A1][BGtA p. 259]

A visit to Limestone Bay on Wheeler NWR 1/18 found nine ROSS'S GEESE in with the large Snow Goose flock. Also seen were 142 SANDHILL CRANES. [DeAL 18-F5][BGtA p. 244]

The next meeting of the Alabama Ornithological Society will be 1/25-27 at Gulf Shores.

Thank you.

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RBA

*Alabama *Statewide *January 18, 2002 *ALST0201.18

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Fulvous Whistling-Duck Ross's Goose Sandhill Crane

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Red-throated Loon Pacific Loon (new location) White-winged Scoter Black Scoter BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER Black-headed Grosbeak

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Greg D. Jackson 2220 Baneberry Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244 greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net Fax: 205/987-5167

Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/ Alabama RBA archives: rba.htm

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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Date: January 18, 2002 Number: 205/661-2220 Compiler: Steve W. McConnell Email: swmavocet@aol.com

Alabama Rare Bird Report -- Friday, January 18, 2002.

Alabama's first BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD continued to be seen through 1/18 in Mobile. This male bird is being seen at the Coker residence located at 259 West Mount Island Drive. The directions are: from I-65 take exit #3 and follow Airport Road east. In around 1.5 miles, turn left (north) at a traffic signal onto West Mount Island Drive. The house is the 2nd on the right with the landscaped yard and small hummingbird feeders. As a matter of courtesy you may call prior to your visit (251/473-5697) but this is not necessary to try for the bird. You may park in the small circular driveway out front - do not block the main driveway. Feedback on this bird would be much appreciated. [DeAL 62-D3]

Both CALLIOPE and BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRDS have also been present along the coast in recent days. The Calliope has been at the Thompson home (9526 Mosley Road, Fairhope; phone 251/928-6913). [DeAL 63-F6] The Broad-tailed has been in the yard of Jim Dickerson (10537 County Road 99 South, Lillian; phone 251/961-3000). Multiple Rufous Hummingbirds have also been present here. [DeAL 63-H10] Please call prior to visiting these locations.

A female BLACK-HEADED GROSBEAK has been present for several weeks in west Mobile and was seen again 1/13. The bird is a regular but infrequent visitor to the backyard at the Culberson home. The address is 115 Hilltop Court located just north of Old Shell Road and east of University Boulevard. Call 251/344-7250 to arrange a visit. [DeAL 62-D3]

The female BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER was seen again 1/17 at Venetia Friend's home in Montrose. A long wait and a bit of luck may be required to see this infrequent visitor. If you would like to try, please call Venetia at 251/928-4437 for directions and further information. [DeAL 62-E5]

A WHITE-WINGED SCOTER continued on 1/17 at Guntersville near the AL 69 causeway. The consistent location is just south of the causeway's west end near a large parking area and public boat ramp. Also on 1/17 two PACIFIC LOONS were observed with many Common Loons out from the cliff and pier area adjacent to Lurleen Wallace Drive. A RED-THROATED LOON and two female BLACK SCOTERS were seen from this same area on 1/12. A FULVOUS WHISTLING-DUCK was seen again 1/12 in a marshy area near a pump house and dike just south of the AL 227 and US 431 intersection on the west bank of Spring Creek. The duck was not relocated 1/17 but appears to come and go with Mallards in the area. [DeAL 25-A10 & 26-A1][BGtA p. 259]

A visit to Limestone Bay on Wheeler NWR 1/18 found nine ROSS'S GEESE in with the large Snow Goose flock. Also seen were 142 SANDHILL CRANES. [DeAL 18-F5][BGtA p. 244]

Thank you.

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RBA

*Alabama *Statewide *January 12, 2002 *ALST0201.12

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Pacific Loon Surf Scoter Black Scoter Long-billed Curlew Black-legged Kittiwake (AL-GA stateline) SPRAGUE'S PIPIT

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Red-throated Loon White-winged Scoter BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER Black-headed Grosbeak

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Greg D. Jackson 2220 Baneberry Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244 greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net Fax: 205/987-5167

Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/ Alabama RBA archives: rba.htm

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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Date: January 12, 2002 Number: 205/661-2220 Compiler: Steve W. McConnell Email: swmavocet@aol.com

Alabama Rare Bird Report -- Saturday, January 12, 2002.

Alabama's first BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD continued to be seen through today in Mobile. This male bird is being seen at the Coker residence located at 259 West Mount Island Drive. The directions are: from I-65 take exit #3 and follow Airport Road east. In around 1.5 miles, turn left (north) at a traffic signal onto West Mount Island Drive. The house is the 2nd on the right with the landscaped yard and small hummingbird feeders. As a matter of courtesy you may call prior to your visit (251/473-5697) but this is not necessary to try for the bird. You may park in the small circular driveway out front - do not block the main driveway. Feedback on this bird would be much appreciated. [DeAL 62-D3]

A female BLACK-HEADED GROSBEAK has been present for several weeks in west Mobile and was seen at least twice on 1/11. The bird is a regular but infrequent visitor to the backyard at the Culberson home. The address is 115 Hilltop Court located just north of Old Shell Road and east of University Boulevard. Call 251/344-7250 to arrange a visit. [DeAL 62-D3]

The female BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER appeared at least twice 1/11 at and near Venetia Friend's home in Montrose. A long wait and a bit of luck may be required to see this infrequent visitor. If you would like to try, please call Venetia at 251/928-4437 for directions and further information. [DeAL 62-E5]

A WHITE-WINGED SCOTER continued to be seen through 1/12 at Guntersville near the AL 69 causeway. The consistent location is just south of the causeway's west end near a large parking area and public boat ramp. Also seen today was a RED-THROATED LOON and two female BLACK SCOTERS from lookout points along Lurleen Wallace Drive between the Kiwanis Pier and US 431. [DeAL 25-A10][BGtA p. 259]

A SPRAGUE'S PIPIT was relocated by visiting birders 1/4 at the Woerner Sod Farm southeast of Magnolia Springs. This is the same location and patch of grass that has been reliable for this species since November. Directions: from AL 59 south of Foley, follow County 12 west to around 1.5 miles past its intersection with County 65 (4-way stop). Turn right onto a dirt road (opposite Roy Waters Road) and go a few hundred yards to a yellow wooden post. Park off the road here. The birds were being seen in the field of taller grass left (northwest) of the post. PLEASE NOTE: THE SOD FARM MANAGER HAS GIVEN PERMISSION FOR BIRDERS TO VISIT AND WALK ON THIS GROWN-OVER FIELD. IF YOU INTEND TO WIDEN YOUR SEARCH TO OTHER PROMISING HABITAT ON THIS PRIVATE PROPERTY, BE SURE TO CHECK-IN AT THE WOERNER SOD FARM OFFICE AND GAIN PERMISSION BEFORE DOING SO. THE OFFICE IS LOCATED JUST PAST THE TURNOFF FROM COUNTY 12. [DeAL 63-H7]

Other recent noteworthy sightings along the coast were a PACIFIC LOON at Perdido Pass 1/5 [DeAL 64-E4][BGtA p. 31]; two SURF SCOTERS off Pelican Point on Dauphin Island 1/6 [DeAL 64-B4][BGtA p. 6]; and the LONG-BILLED CURLEW on the tidal mudflats east of the battleship USS Alabama in Mobile 1/8 [DeAL 62-D4][BGtA p. 39].

1-2 BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKES continued to be seen through 1/9 at West Point dam west of LaGrange, GA, near the Alabama stateline. [DeAL 40-E4][BGtA p. 113]

Thank you.

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RBA

*Alabama *Statewide *January 9, 2002 *ALST0201.09

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CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD Black-headed Grosbeak

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Red-throated Loon Eared Grebe Ross's Goose White-winged Scoter Common Merganser Sandhill Crane BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER

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Greg D. Jackson 2220 Baneberry Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244 greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net Fax: 205/987-5167

Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/ Alabama RBA archives: rba.htm

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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Date: January 9, 2002 Number: 205/661-2220 Compiler: Steve W. McConnell Email: swmavocet@aol.com

Alabama Rare Bird Report -- Wednesday, January 9, 2002.

Alabama's first BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD continued to be seen through today in Mobile. This male bird is a frequent feeder visitor to the home of Mr. Russell Coker at 259 West Mount Island Drive. The directions are: from I-65 take exit #3 and follow Airport Road east. In around 1.2 miles, turn left (north) onto West Mount Island Drive and look for the house in about 0.1 miles. As a matter of courtesy you may call prior to your visit (251/473-5697) but this is not necessary to try for the bird. Please park carefully to avoid blocking traffic in the area. When not at a feeder the bird has been seen many times perched in and around a nearby cane patch. Feedback on this bird would be much appreciated. [DeAL 62-D3]

In addition to the Broad-billed, the same coastal banding trip last weekend also resulted in captures of at least 40 individual hummingbirds including both CALLIOPE and BROAD-TAILED. A Calliope is at the Thompson home (9526 Mosley Road, Fairhope; phone 251/928-6913). [DeAL 63-F6] The Broad-tailed is in the yard of Jim Dickerson (10537 County Road 99 South, Lillian; phone 251/961-3000). Multiple Rufous Hummingbirds have also been present in this here. [DeAL 63-H10] Please call prior to visiting these hummer hot spots.

A female BLACK-HEADED GROSBEAK has been present for several weeks in west Mobile. The bird is a regular but infrequent visitor to a backyard feeder at the Culberson home - morning may be best. The address is 115 Hilltop Court located just north of Old Shell Road and east of University Boulevard. Call 251/344-7250 to arrange a visit. [DeAL 62-D3]

A female BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER was briefly seen again 1/6 at Venetia Friend's home in Montrose. This is apparently the same bird that also visited here once in early December. With two brief afternoon appearances in five weeks (and the extensive wooded habitat in the area) the chances of seeing this bird again may be very slim. If you would like to try, please call Venetia at 251/928-4437 for directions and further information. [DeAL 62-E5]

A WHITE-WINGED SCOTER and a EARED GREBE were seen again 1/5 at Guntersville near the AL 69 causeway. The consistent location for both birds is just south of the causeway's west end near a large parking area and public boat ramp. Also seen that day was a RED-THROATED LOON in Browns Creek south of the AL 69 causeway bridge and a female COMMON MERGANSER offshore from the Sunset Drive beach area (on the east side of the creek also south of AL 69). [DeAL 25-A10][BGtA p. 259]

A visit to Limestone Bay on Wheeler NWR 1/6 relocated two ROSS'S GEESE in with the large Snow Goose flock. Also seen were 105 SANDHILL CRANES. [DeAL 18-F5][BGtA p. 244]

Thank you.

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RBA

*Alabama *Statewide *January 7, 2002 *ALST0201.07

============--- Species added since last report --- ============

BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER

============--- Species previously reported --- ============

Red-throated Loon Red-necked Grebe (AL-GA stateline) Eared Grebe Ross's Goose White-winged Scoter Long-tailed Duck (AL-GA stateline) Common Merganser Sandhill Crane

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Greg D. Jackson 2220 Baneberry Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244 greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net Fax: 205/987-5167

Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/ Alabama RBA archives: rba.htm

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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Date: January 7, 2002 Number: 205/661-2220 Compiler: Steve W. McConnell Email: swmavocet@aol.com

Alabama Rare Bird Report -- Monday, January 7, 2002.

Alabama's first BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD, a male, was banded today in Mobile. This gorgeous creature is at the home of Mr. Russell Coker at 259 West Mount Island Drive. The approximate directions are: from I-65 south take exit #3 and follow Airport Road east. In around 1.5 miles, turn left (north) onto West Mount Island Drive and look for the house in about 0.2 of a mile. As a matter of courtesy you may call prior to your visit (251/473-5697) but this is not necessary to try for the bird. Please park carefully to avoid blocking traffic in the area and view the feeders at the front of the house only from the road. Feedback on this exciting bird would be appreciated. [DeAL 62-D3]

A WHITE-WINGED SCOTER and a EARED GREBE were seen again 1/5 at Guntersville near the AL 69 causeway. The consistent location for both birds appears to be just south of the causeway's west end near a large parking area and public boat ramp. Also seen today in the area was a RED-THROATED LOON in Browns Creek south of the AL 69 causeway bridge and a female COMMON MERGANSER offshore from the Sunset Drive beach area (on the east side of the creek also south of AL 69). [DeAL 25-A10][BGtA p. 259]

A visit to Limestone Bay on Wheeler NWR 1/6 relocated two ROSS'S GEESE in with the large Snow Goose flock. Also seen were 105 SANDHILL CRANES. [DeAL 18-F5][BGtA p. 244]

Birding at the Walter F. George lake and dam (south of Eufaula) 12/30 resulted in the discovery of an immature RED-NECKED GREBE and a pair of LONG-TAILED DUCKS. These birds were apparently in Georgia waters but would be very near the Alabama stateline in this area. The birds were observed from a location east of the dam and north of Ft. Gaines, GA. [DeAL 54-G5]

Thank you.

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RBA

*Alabama *Statewide *January 6, 2002 *ALST0201.06

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Red-necked Grebe (AL-GA stateline) Eared Grebe Ross's Goose White-winged Scoter Long-tailed Duck (AL-GA stateline) Common Merganser Sandhill Crane

============--- Species previously reported --- ============

Red-throated Loon (new location)

============--- Farther afield --- ============

Broad-billed Hummingbird (Macon, GA); present since early November; Call RBA @ 770/493-8862; Recent discussion & reports: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/GABO.html

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Greg D. Jackson 2220 Baneberry Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244 greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net Fax: 205/987-5167

Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/ Alabama RBA archives: rba.htm

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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Date: January 6, 2002 Number: 205/661-2220 Compiler: Steve W. McConnell Email: swmavocet@aol.com

Alabama Rare Bird Report -- Sunday, January 6, 2002.

A WHITE-WINGED SCOTER and a EARED GREBE have been present since New Year's Day at Guntersville and were seen again 1/5 near the AL 69 causeway. The consistent location for both birds is just south of the causeway's west end near a large parking area and public boat ramp. Also seen today in the area was a RED-THROATED LOON in Browns Creek south of the AL 69 causeway bridge and a female COMMON MERGANSER offshore from the Sunset Drive beach area (on the east side of the creek also south of AL 69). [DeAL 25-A10][BGtA p. 259]

An evening visit to Limestone Bay on Wheeler NWR 1/4 found at least seven ROSS'S GEESE in with the large Snow Goose flock and 90 SANDHILL CRANES. [DeAL 18-F5][BGtA p. 244]

Birding at the Walter F. George lake and dam 12/30 resulted in the discovery of an immature RED-NECKED GREBE and a pair of LONG-TAILED DUCKS. These birds were apparently in Georgia waters but would be very near the Alabama stateline in this area. The birds were observed from a location east of the dam and north of Ft. Gaines, GA. [DeAL 54-G5]

Thank you.

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